Top 3 Attractions from the Edinburgh Exclusives!

Strolling casually on the cobblestone streets of Edinburgh that are still wet from the drizzle a few minutes ago takes you straight into a stirring fairy tale. Being the dreamiest city in Scotland, this might be the best ever decision you take for a little holiday away. The architecture is spellbinding with dozens of castle buildings standing tall above your head and tiny doors of the shops along the street to take you back to the old times. You will have hundreds of things to do in this city including those as well that you won’t find somewhere else. Let’s take you on a brief stretch along the exclusives of Edinburgh that will make your jaws drop!

The Witches’ Well

Edinburgh Castle is a place that is never missed out by a tourist but as you walk towards that enchanting building, you’ll meet a well in the middle; The Witches’ Well. It’s a site that saw hundreds of murders of women between the 15^th and 18^th centuries who were accused of witchcraft and were burned alive at the stake. King James VI of Scotland believed that witchcraft was related to Satanism which is why more than 4000 presumed witches were killed. Near the end of the 17^th century, it had become a routine and the tradition evolved into hanging instead of burning. It was in 1728 when the last hanging took place. You can find this spot on the wall of ‘The Tartan Weaving Mill’ while you head towards the castle.

Cramond Ghost Island

As the name says, Cramond is a deserted island that stretches on 0.3 miles of land in the middle of the Firth of Forth. The island is a magnificent display of the World War II affair. It’s lined with enormous teeth-like structures made of concrete that were designed to barricade the submarines or boats coming in at the time of high tide. The entire place is cluttered with gun emplacements, concrete bunkers, and a brick building at the southern end of the island. When visiting, please check the tide times if you don’t wanna be swept away. You will also see a signpost on the right side of the causeway with all the details about the tide timings.

Bennets Bar

There’s a lot of history when it comes to entertainment. Bennets Bar is a steller pub that was built in 1839 and has been accommodating locals with splendid drinks since then. The bar still holds up on a cluster of historic pieces and fixtures which includes a wooden bar, stained glass windows, beautiful cherub tiles, a brass water tap and more. The most eminent feature of this place is a separate room called ‘Snug’ or ‘Jug’. This room was meant to be for women to let them enjoy their meals or drinks in peace without any meddling from the visitors outside. The pub is located just next to the King’s Theatre which is why it gets a bit busy at 7 in the evening and after that. Also, the Snug is available on a ‘first-come-first-served’ basis so show up at an odd time if you really want to check the place out.